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Accounting and Finance at Leeds Beckett University - UCAS

Leeds Beckett University

Degree level: Postgraduate
Awarded by: Leeds Beckett University (formerly Leeds Metropolitan University)

Accounting and Finance (Taught)

Course options

2024 - 2025
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There are other course options available which may have a different vacancy status or entry requirements – view the full list of options

Course summary

Gain exemptions from some professional accounting exams on this accredited course. You’ll build expertise in contemporary accounting techniques and practices. As part of this course, you’ll:

  • Study contemporary accounting issues, techniques and practices
  • Explore the theoretical principles of accounting theory
  • Understand issues and challenges faced by companies when applying accountancy theory in modern day business
  • Gain professional accounting exam exemptions on successful completion
Accounting examination exemptions On completion of this course, you’ll be able to apply for the following exemptions from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA):
  • Business and Technology
  • Management Accounting
  • Financial Accounting
  • Corporate and Business Law
You may also be eligible for the following exemptions from ACCA:
  • Performance Management
  • Financial Reporting
  • Financial Management
You’ll be eligible to apply for the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) Gateway examination. Find out more Your academic community You’ll study in the heart of Leeds, one of the UK's largest financial centres outside London. The vibrant academic community you’ll join includes tutors with a wealth of academic expertise and extensive practical and professional experience. Your learning Your course will enable you to practise applying your theoretical knowledge. You’ll develop the transferable skills you’ll need for the global workplace. You’ll learn through a variety of teaching and assessment methods. Why study Accounting and Finance at Leeds Beckett University...
  • Professional accreditations
  • Part-time study available
  • Real-life projects
  • Access to a wide range of university facilities and resources
  • Opportunities to obtain insight through Leeds Business School guest lectures
Accredited by ACCA

Modules

Core Modules:

  • Corporate Reporting
  • Management Accounting Information Management
  • Corporate Finance
  • Corporate Governance, Risk & Ethics
  • Critical Perspectives in Accounting & Finance
In addition, choose from a list of option modules. Please check our website for a full and up-to-date list.

Entry requirements

A 2.2 Honours degree in a related subject or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment. Applicants whose 1st language is not English require IELTS 6.0 with no skill below 5.5 (or equivalent).

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Please see www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk for fee information.
Accounting and Finance at Leeds Beckett University - UCAS